The herpes virus HHV-6 has been found in the brain of people with Alzheimer’s disease. National Cancer Institute/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
The most in-depth analysis of human brain tissue ever done in Alzheimer’s disease has found evidence for the controversial theory that viruses play a role in the condition. If true, it could mean that some instances of Alzheimer’s might be treated with anti-viral drugs.
Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia, affecting some 47 million people worldwide. Treatments can temporarily slow its progression, but there is no cure and we still lack a full understanding of what…
